\m    43   14   30    2  1 'Ants'
\m    59   19   85    2  1 'Aphids'
\m   102   35    8    3  1 'Armyworms'
\m   126   43   29    3  1 'Beet Armyworms'
\m   141   48  122    3  1 'Cabbage Loopers'
\m   173   58  104    4  1 'Corn Earworms'
\m   189   64   67    4  1 'Crickets'
\m   203   69   69    4  1 'Cucumber Beetles'
\m   242   82   10    5  1 'Cutworms'
\m   275   92   91    5  1 'Darkling Ground Beetles'
\m   289   97  115    5  1 'Fall Armyworms'
\m   305  103   86    6  1 'False Chinch Bugs'
\m   320  108  126    6  1 'Flea Beetles'
\m   348  119   18    6  1 'Grasshoppers'
\m   372  126   95    7  1 'Leafhoppers'
\m   402  137   37    7  1 'Leafminers'
\m   448  153  115    8  1 'Loopers'
\m   478  163  118    9  1 'Lygus Bugs'
\m   506  173  115    9  1 'Melonworms'
\m   539  184   82   10  1 'Mites'
\m   582  199   80   10  1 'Omnivorous Leafrollers'
\m   597  204  109   11  1 'Pickleworms'
\m   624  214   13   11  1 'Plant Bugs'
\m   638  219   18   11  1 'Rindworm Complex'
\m   659  225   95   12  1 'Saltmarsh Caterpillars'
\m   674  231   15   12  1 'Seed Corn Maggots'
\m   688  236   25   12  1 'Sowbugs'
\m   702  241   25   12  1 'Squash Beetles'
\m   717  246   42   13  1 'Squash Bugs'
\m   741  254   46   13  1 'Squash Vine Borers'
\m   765  262   55   13  1 'Stinkbugs'
\m   784  268   87   14  1 'Symphylans'
\m   798  273   78   14  1 'Thrips'
\m   822  282   41   14  1 'Tobacco Budworms'
\m   837  288    9   14  1 'Yellow-Striped Armyworms'
\m   853  293  123   15  1 'Wireworms'
\t'November 1987'                                                'IX W-'
\a                Dr. Freddie Johnson, Extension Entomologist
\a
\a                            INSECT CONTROL IN SQUASH

                Dr. Freddie Johnson, Extension Entomologist
\h 1 'Ants'


                            INSECT CONTROL IN SQUASH


                                      Ants

NOTE:  Each label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on
summer and winter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                  0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Aphids'


                                     Aphids

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbophenothion (Trithion)      8 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             7
  (no longer being manufactured;
   existing supplies may be used)

diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           1 - 1 1/2 pt      7 for summer
                                                                 squash
                                                                 3 for winter
                                                                 squash

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0

lindane (Isotox)                25 WP          1 - 2 lb               1

malathion                       5 EC           1 - 1 1/2 pt           1

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
  (melon aphid)                                                  3 for 2+ pt

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/4 - 1/2 pt           1
  (summer squash)

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 pt                   0
  (summer squash)

oxydemetonmethyl                2 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt      1 for summer
  (Meta-Systox-R)                                                squash
                                                                 14 for winter
                                                                 squash

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             15
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Armyworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                   Armyworms

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
\v
See also:  Beet, Fall and Yellow-Striped Armyworms
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                  0

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 EC         2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
  (summer squash)                                                3 for 2+ pt
  (yellow-striped, beet & fall)

naled (Dibrom) (summer squash)  8 EC           1 pt                   0

naled (Dibrom) (winter squash)  8 EC           1 - 2 pt               1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Beet Armyworms'



                                 Beet Armyworms

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
  (summer squash)                                                3 for 2+ pt
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Cabbage Loopers'



                                Cabbage Loopers

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bacillus thuringiensis          See individual labels.
  (Bactospeine, Bactur, Dipel,
   Sok, Thuricide)

cryolite (Kryocide)             96 WP          15 - 25 lb        not after
                                                                 fruit forms

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           2 2/3 pt               0

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt               3
  (summer squash)

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
  (summer squash)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Corn Earworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                  Corn Earworms

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Crickets'



                                    Crickets

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                  0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Cucumber Beetles'



                                Cucumber Beetles

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          1 1/4 lb               0

cryolite (Kryocide)             96 WP          15 - 25 lb        not after
                                                                 fruit forms

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3
  (adults)

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

lindane (Isotox)                25 WP          1/2 - 1 lb             1

malathion                       5 EC           3 pt                   1

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
  (summer squash)                                                3 for 2+ pt

methoxychlor                    50 WP          3 lb                   1

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 pt                   0
  (summer squash)

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             15
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Cutworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                    Cutworms

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                  0

diazinon (D.z.n.)               14 G           14 - 28 lb        preplant

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3
  (seedling spray)

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3-10 2/3 oz   3   (seedling
                                                                 spray)

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
  (summer squash)                                                3 for 2+ pt
  (granulate cutworm)

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
  (summer squash)
  (climbing cutworm)

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             15
  (climbing)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Darkling Ground Beetles'



                            Darkling Ground Beetles

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                  0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Fall Armyworms'



                                 Fall Armyworms

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
  (summer squash)                                                3 for 2+ pt
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'False Chinch Bugs'
\v
\v
\v
                               False Chinch Bugs

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
  (summer squash)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Flea Beetles'



                                  Flea Beetles

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          1 1/4 lb               0

cryolite (Kryocide)             96 WP          15 - 25 lb        not after
                                                                 fruit forms

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0
  (striped flea beetles)

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
  (summer squash)                                                3 for 2+ pt

methoxychlor (Marlate)          50 WP          2 - 6 lb         1 for 3 1/2 lb
                                                               7 for 3 1/2+ lb

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt                   15
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Grasshoppers'



                                  Grasshoppers

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                  0

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

lindane (Isotox)                25 WP          1 - 2 lb               1

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
  (summer squash)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Leafhoppers'
\v
\v
\v
                                  Leafhoppers

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          1 1/4 lb               0

diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           1 - 1 1/2 pt      7 for summer
                                                                 squash; 3 for
                                                                 winter squash

esfenvalerate (Asana)          1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
  (summer squash)

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 - 2 pt  per          1
  (winter squash)                              200 gal  water

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt                   15
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Leafminers'



                                   Leafminers

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbophenothion (Trithion)      8 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             7
  (summer squash)

diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt        7 for summer
  (serpentine leafminer)                                         squash; 3 for
                                                                 winter squash

ethion                          8 EC           1/2 pt                 0
  (summer squash)
  (serpentine leafminer)

lindane (Isotox)                25 WP          1 - 2 lb               1

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
  (summer squash)
  (dipterous adults)

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 1/2 pt  for          0
                                               summer squash
                                               1 - 2 pt  per          1
                                               200 gal water for
                                               winter squash

\p                                    (cont'd)
\b\pLeafminers - cont'd
\p-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
\p                                                                 Min. Days to
\pInsecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
\p-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
oxamyl (Vydate L)               2 EC           2 - 4 pt               1

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             15
  (serpentine leafminer)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Loopers'



                                    Loopers

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
\v
See also:  Cabbage Looper
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bacillus thuringiensis          See individual labels.
  (Bactospeine, Bactur, Dipel,
   Sok, Thuricide)

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
  (summer squash)                                                3 for 2+ pt

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 pt  for              0
                                               summer squash;
                                               1 - 2 pt  per          1
                                               200 gal water for
                                               winter squash
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Lygus Bugs'
\v
\v
\v
                                   Lygus Bugs

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
diazinon                        4 EC           1 - 1 1/2 pt      7 for summer
                                                                 squash
                                                                 3 for winter
                                                                 squash

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

lindane (Isotox)                25 WP          1 - 2 lb               1

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
  (summer squash)

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt                   15
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Melonworms'



                                   Melonworms

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bacillus thuringiensis          See individual labels.
  (Bactospeine, Bactur, Dipel,
   Sok, Thuricide)

carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          2/3 - 1 1/4 lb         0

cryolite (Kryocide)             96 WP          15 - 25 lb        not after
                                                                 fruit forms

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0

lindane (Isotox)                25 WP          1 - 2 lb               1

malathion                       5 EC           2 pt                   1

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
  (summer squash)                                                3 for 2+ pt

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             15
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Mites'
\v
\v
\v
                                     Mites

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbophenothion (Trithion)      8 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             7
  (summer squash)
  (no longer being manufactured;
   existing supplies may be used)

diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           1 - 1 1/2 pt      7 for summer
                                                                 squash
                                                                 3 for winter
                                                                 squash

dicofol (Kelthane)**            35 WP          1 - 1 2/3 lb           2

ethion                          8 EC           1/2 pt                 0
  (summer squash)
  (two-spotted spider mite)

malathion                       5 EC           1 1/2 pt               1
  (spider mite)

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
  (summer squash)

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 pt for               0
  (spider mite)                                summer squash;
                                               1 - 2 pt for           1
                                               winter squash

parathion                       4 EC           4/5 - 1 pt             15
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
** Dicofol (Kelthane) is legal if it can be purchased and meets the EPA
standards.  Dicofol may be sold under other trade names besides Kelthane.
\h 1 'Omnivorous Leafrollers'



                             Omnivorous Leafrollers

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           2 2/3 pt               0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Pickleworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                  Pickleworms

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          2/3 - 1 1/4 lb         0

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

lindane (Isotox)                25 WP          1 - 2 lb               1

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
                                                                 3 for 2+ pt

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 1/2 pt               0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Plant Bugs'



                                   Plant Bugs

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Rindworm Complex'



                                Rindworm Complex

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bacillus thuringiensis          See individual labels.
  (Bactospeine, Bactur, Dipel,
   Sok, Thuricide)

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Saltmarsh Caterpillars'
\v
\v
\v
                             Saltmarsh Caterpillars

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
  (summer squash)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Seed Corn Maggots'



                                Seed Corn Maggots

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
lindane                         30% liquid     4.9 oz/100 lb seed
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Sowbugs'



                                    Sowbugs

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                  0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Squash Beetles'



                                 Squash Beetles

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Squash Bugs'
\v
\v
\v
                                  Squash Bugs

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          1 1/4 lb               0

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

lindane (Isotox)                25 WP          1 - 2 lb               1

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt                   15
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Squash Vine Borers'



                               Squash Vine Borers

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

malathion                       5 EC           3 pt                   1

methoxychlor                    50 WP          3 lb                   1

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             15
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Stinkbugs'



                                   Stinkbugs

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             15
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Symphylans'
\v
\v
\v
                                   Symphylans

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
dichloropropene (Telone II)     See label for rates
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Thrips'



                                     Thrips

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt        7 for summer
                                                                 squash
                                                                 3 for winter
                                                                 squash

lindane (Isotox)                25 WP          1/2 - 1 lb             1

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 pt                   0
  (summer squash)

parathion                       4 EC           4/5 - 1 pt             15
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Tobacco Budworms'



                                Tobacco Budworms

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
  (summer squash)                                                3 for 2+ pt
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Yellow-Striped Armyworms'



                            Yellow-Striped Armyworms

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
  (summer squash)                                                3 for 2+ pt
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Wireworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                   Wireworms

\vEach label should be read thoroughly to distinguish between use on summer and
\vwinter squash.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
diazinon (D.z.n.)               14 G           21 - 28 lb        preplant

dichloropropene (Telone II)     See label for rates

lindane                         30% liquid     4.9 oz/100 lb seed

parathion                       10 G           30 - 40 lb        preplant
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
